It’s been said that a mythical Green Fairy liked to play hide and seek with the unsuspecting citizens of Val-de-Travers in Switzerland. Nobody saw her during the daylight hours; it was at night when she came out and twisted the minds of innocent men who wanted to have a drink … Read more
While cheese is at the top of the list of “things Wisconsin is known for”, wine probably isn’t. However, for a state so well known for cheese, it makes sense that someone would start producing wine to accompany it. Originally, the wines coming out of Wisconsin were sweet fermented fruit … Read more
Fall is on the horizon and that means newness in any urban destination. But although fall in New York City is a big deal there’s no way we can let the summer go without some new bars to ease our pain. Here are 5 of our favorites. The Leroy House … Read more
The sun is blazing, not a cloud in the sky. My eyes survey the sprawling vineyards as a server hands me a glass of local bubbly. Hold on. Let’s rewind here. A glass of local bubbly? In England? The surroundings and the hot weather feel so alien and for a … Read more
Tis the season for rooftop bars and no one loves a rooftop bar like New Yorkers. A hip speakeasy may be the place to be during the frigid winter months but if you aren’t staring at the stunning New York skyline during sunset while sipping on an Aperol Spritz then … Read more
Let’s talk about Madeira. The wine and the island. This jagged land mass rises from the Atlantic Ocean atop an ancient volcano and offers enough adventure to satiate thrill seekers and nature lovers alike. But if you think this is going to be about trekking through ravines and up mountains, … Read more
We travel for many reasons: to see new sites, meet new people and to experience new cultures. One of the best ways to experience a new culture is through the local food and wine. As a person who loves wine, I’m always keen on trying new varietals in my travels. … Read more
Switzerland’s Lake Geneva Region is a perfect puzzle of graceful cities such as Lausanne, Vevey and Montreux, punctuated by dozens of fairytale villages. This Francophone swath is marked on the sophisticated traveler’s map thanks to its stunning Alpine scenery, clear blue waters of Lake Geneva and acres of chocolate so … Read more
Miami is a world-class destination year round but if you’re jetting there any time soon get ready for some heat – hot sunny days, even hotter beaches and long hot party nights. South Beach is still blazing a trail with new bars and lounges opening every day but there’s a … Read more
“You’ve come a long way baby” may have been one of the hottest slogans when it advertised slim cigarettes to women in the late sixties. Now, every time I stroll the streets of Delray Beach in Palm Beach County, I think it could easily make a comeback. For years this … Read more
For those well-versed in the ritual of Après Ski, that delicious cocktail sipped fireside at the end of an awesome day on the slopes with friends is better than the skiing itself. But for the uninitiated, this rite of passage can perhaps be a bit “underwhelming”. What’s the big deal, … Read more
Mardi Gras isn’t a day; it’s a season. Okay, officially Mardi Gras is specifically the Tuesday before Lent begins in the Catholic liturgical calendar, but it’s the culmination of carnival, a period of revelry that stretches back to Thanksgiving eve of the preceding year. And in Mobile, Alabama, Mardi Gras … Read more
Few places in the world are as intrinsically tied to a beverage as the Scottish island of Islay, home to the world’s finest collection of peated single malts. Sure, you can visit Champagne and pop into the esteemed maisons, but it’s no major challenge to get to that region just … Read more
The dramatic landscape of the Amalfi Coast is seductive and mystical — cloud-peaked mountains plunge into the impossibly clear blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea while vibrant architecture stacks along the foliage. The sights and smells linger in a memory like a dream for years as a place that is … Read more
Who doesn’t enjoy a few sips of a fine spirit now and then? If you’re looking for a deeper connection with one of the favorites, check out these six U.S. distilleries that you can visit. From rum to moonshine to bourbon, these distilleries offer tours with benefits … you get … Read more